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in pennsylvania, today, a judge is expected to rule on a tough new voter identification law that requires everyone to show a picture i.d. at the polls. supporters say they fear election fraud. opponents say it makes it harder for people like young adults and minorities to vote. allison? >>> and on the campaign trail today, tony, the two presidential candidates will leave it up to their running mates to do the talking. as they get ready for tomorrow's big debate. fox's doug luzader has the latest on the president barack obama and mitt romney debate preps. >> reporter: one new national poll is out. but it really hasn't done a whole lot to change the real clear politics, national average of polls, which shows the president nationwide about 3 1/2 points up, over mitt romney. but this all comes down to swing states, including colorado. the site of wednesday's debate. >> mitt romney is already in denver. getting in to the final campaigning and a last-minute endorsement from former broncos quarterback john elway but preparing for a much more critical stage on wednesday. >> so i look forward to t
in pennsylvania, today, a judge is expected to rule on a tough new voter identification law that requires everyone to show a picture i.d. at the polls. supporters say they fear election fraud. opponents say it makes it harder for people like young adults and minorities to vote. allison? >>> and on the campaign trail today, tony, the two presidential candidates will leave it up to their running mates to do the talking. as they get ready for tomorrow's big debate. fox's doug luzader has...
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law school. thank you for being here. >> thank you. >> we've all heard that audio of jerry sandusky speaking with the college radio station. were you surprised to hear he called in and made a statement like that? >> you know, it was a little surprising. but he's done things like this before. he gave that weird interview with bob costas shortly before the trial. this is consistent. from a defense perspective, it's a horrible move. i think he added a good 10 to 20 years to his sentence, because he's blaming these people. what judges want to hear in a sentencing hearing is remorse. i was convicted, the process was fair, now i'm going to do my time. that might reduce the sentence. but this is not -- making it worse for him. >> the tone of it, basically saying i was wrongfully convicted of these disgusting acts, i think he said disgusting. he's also expected to speak today. might we hear more of the same or do you think perhaps the lawyers have said, might want to change up the conversation a little b
law school. thank you for being here. >> thank you. >> we've all heard that audio of jerry sandusky speaking with the college radio station. were you surprised to hear he called in and made a statement like that? >> you know, it was a little surprising. but he's done things like this before. he gave that weird interview with bob costas shortly before the trial. this is consistent. from a defense perspective, it's a horrible move. i think he added a good 10 to 20 years to his...
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and new scooter laws go into effect in maryland today l as well. now all scooter and moped wearers have to wear a helmet and eye protection. scoot erers and mopeds will havo have insurance, just like a car. >>> gay marriage will be on the card for the supreme court today. president clinton signed the law which states the federal government will only recognize marriages between a man and a woman. the court will also hear a case that challenges whether race should be a factor in college admissions. a white student sued the university of texas after she claims she was rejected unfairly. >> there were people in my class with lower grades who weren't in all the activities i was in who were being accepted into ut, and the only other difference between us was the color of our skin. >> the best way to get to racial diversity is to consider race in an individualized way that looks at the whole applicant. >> six of the supreme court justices attended a special mass yesterd yesterday. the traditional red mass takes place the sunday before the supreme court be
and new scooter laws go into effect in maryland today l as well. now all scooter and moped wearers have to wear a helmet and eye protection. scoot erers and mopeds will havo have insurance, just like a car. >>> gay marriage will be on the card for the supreme court today. president clinton signed the law which states the federal government will only recognize marriages between a man and a woman. the court will also hear a case that challenges whether race should be a factor in college...
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also, child safety laws. an exemption allowing a child under the age of 8 to not have a safety seat if they weigh more than 65 pounds has been repealed. now children under the age of 8 must sit in a safety seat no matter what their weight unless they're 4'9" or taller. other laws include mandatory helmet and eye protection for scooter riders. employers won't be able to ask for employees user names or passwords for social media sites. and people will be allowed to bet on fantasy sports as it becomes exempt from state gambling prohibitions. >>> the state of virginia needs your help preparing first responders for a disaster. it's looking for victims for a simulated train crash later this month. that drill is happening october 27th in alexandria. that's a saturday. you'll have to be there at 7:30 in the morning. you'll be able to go home by 1:30 that afternoon. if you're interested, you can send an e-mail to gotrains@vre.org. you can make the subject line volunteer victim. 6:37 is our time right now. the "today"
also, child safety laws. an exemption allowing a child under the age of 8 to not have a safety seat if they weigh more than 65 pounds has been repealed. now children under the age of 8 must sit in a safety seat no matter what their weight unless they're 4'9" or taller. other laws include mandatory helmet and eye protection for scooter riders. employers won't be able to ask for employees user names or passwords for social media sites. and people will be allowed to bet on fantasy sports as...
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. >> the law of averages would dictate at some point they are going to get a win. game two is today for the nats. right now, they have -- now, they can close it out. they win this thing, all they would need is one win at home coming back here wednesday, thursday, friday if necessary. >> sweet. >> we are getting closer. >> thank you, dave. >> time for our facebook fan of the day now. we say hello to thomas sly. he tells us waking up to fox 5 has been the family's routine for the last eight years now and it helps begin the process of getting the kids to have school and work on time t look -- it looks like he has three kids there. >> i don't know how he has time to watch tv in the morning. >> we're glad you do. log onto our facebook page and leave a comment under thomas' picture. >>> why this one may be a tough one for your 401(k). more on that in our business beat. >> plus we are checking your morning commute and weather. fox 5 morning news will be back after the break. i don't spend money on gasoline. i am probably going to the gas station about once a month. last t
. >> the law of averages would dictate at some point they are going to get a win. game two is today for the nats. right now, they have -- now, they can close it out. they win this thing, all they would need is one win at home coming back here wednesday, thursday, friday if necessary. >> sweet. >> we are getting closer. >> thank you, dave. >> time for our facebook fan of the day now. we say hello to thomas sly. he tells us waking up to fox 5 has been the family's...